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1. Web Site Information, Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Campbell,_5th_Earl_of_Argyll

   Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll (1532/1537 – 12 September 1573) was a Scottish nobleman, peer, and politician. He was one of the leading figures in the politics of Scotland during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the early part of that of James VI.
   
   Rise to prominence
   
   Succeeding his father Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll (c. 1507–1558) in the earldom in 1558, Argyll's inheritance made him one of the most powerful magnates in the kingdom. A devout Protestant, he along with his brother-in-law, Lord James Stewart, illegitimate son of James V of Scotland, became an adherent of John Knox about 1556. Like his father he was one of the most influential members of the party of religious reform, signing what was probably the first "godly band" in December 1557, and Argyll soon became one of the leaders of the Lords of the Congregation.[1] Together, Argyll and Stewart negotiated with Sir William Cecil to secure English aid against the regent, Mary of Guise, and were largely responsible for the negotiation of the Treaty of Edinburgh in 1560, which saw the triumph of the Congregation and the withdrawal of French and English troops from Scotland.[citation needed] . It was about this time that Cecil referred to Argyll as "a goodly gentleman universally honoured of all Scotland."[1]
   Influences of national events
   Decline in influence
   
   With the young queen's return to Scotland in 1561, Argyll and Stewart, now Earl of Moray, retained their leading roles in the kingdom, continuing to pursue an anglophilic policy, and Argyll was separated from the party of Knox. Their pre-eminence came to an end in 1565, with the queen's marriage to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, whose claims to the English throne did not endear him to Elizabeth I of England, leading Argyll and other Protestant leaders to rise in revolt. When the English failed to help their Scottish allies, Argyll, alone of the rebels, was able to remain in the Kingdom, due to his very strong position in the Highlands. The failure of the English to come to the aid of his party led to the beginning of Argyll's disillusionment with his previous Anglophilic policy.
   Collaboration with Earl Moray
   
   Over the next two years, however, the shifts in Argyll's policies remained subtle, and he remained close to his old friend Moray. Argyll was tied to the assassinations of both David Rizzio in 1566 and of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley in 1567, and was horrified by the Queen's marriage to James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell. He joined with Moray and other Protestant leaders in fighting Mary and Bothwell in that year, leading to the capture of the queen at Carberry Hill, but broke with his former allies over the question of deposing the queen.
   Offices held and military involvement
   
   With Mary's escape from prison in 1568, Argyll became the leader of the Queen's Party, and led Mary's army in the defeat at Langside in which he showed little military skill. He continued to champion the queen's cause following her flight to England, but eventually reconciled with the regent Lennox in 1571, and lent his support to the King's party, as a means of restoring peace and lessening English meddling in Scottish affairs. He was appointed to the Privy Council that year, and became Lord Chancellor of Scotland in 1572.
   Role in Ulster politics
   
   Argyll, in his role as Campbell clan chief, was also heavily involved in the politics of Ulster during the 1560s. Although he initially hoped for an alliance with the English to secure his claims on land possessed by the O'Donnell and Sorley Boy MacDonnell families against the encroachment of the O'Neill, English unwillingness to work with him led him to orchestrate a marriage alliance among the three feuding clans of Ulster, which would ultimately have major effects on Irish history with the eruption of the Hugh O'Neill rebellion in the 1590s.
   Death
   
   Argyll died in 1573, without male issue, and was buried at Kilmun Parish Church. He was succeeded by his half-brother Colin. He first married Lady Jean Stewart, daughter of James V of Scotland and Elizabeth Bethune; he was thus half-brother-in-law to Mary and to Moray. His second wife was Janet Cunningham, daughter of the Earl of Glencairn, who died in 1585. Janet Cunningham gave birth to the Earl's stillborn posthumous son in June 1574.[2]

2. Findagrave, 1507-1558 Gillespic Roy Archibald Campbell https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61807698/gillespic_roy_archibald-campbell

   Gillespic Roy Archibald Campbell
   Birth 1 Aug 1507
   Argyll and Bute, Scotland
   Death 15 May 1558 (aged 50)
   Argyll and Bute, Scotland
   Burial
   Kilmun Parish Church and Cemetery
   Kilmun, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
   
   Gillespic Roy Archibald Campbell went under the name of Archibald Campbell. He was the oldest son of Colin Campbell, 3rd Earl of Argyll and Jean Gordon. He was born circa 1507 and died between 21 August 1558 and 2 December 1558 at Dulnynn, Scotland. He married three times.
   
   1st Lady Helen Hamilton about 27 August 1529
   Child:
   Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll b. c 1532 d. 12 Sep 1573
   
   2nd Lady Margaret Graham on 21 Apr 1541
   Children:
   Colin Campbell, 6th Earl of Argyll d. 10 Sep 1584
   Lady Margaret Campbell d. Feb 1571/72
   Lady Janet Campbell
   
   3rd Catherine Maclean by contract on 12 March 1545/46
   No known Children:
   
   He had two illegitimate daughters:
   Agnes Campbell by Janet Gordon
   Mary Campbell by Unknown Lady
   
   In 1529 at the death of his father Colin Campbell, 3rd Earl of Argyll, he inherited the titles of:
   4th Earl of Argyll - 5th Lord Campbell - 4th Lord Lorne
   
   He held the offices of:
   Master of the Household 28 Oct 1529
   Justiciar [Scotland]28 Oct 1529
   Master of the King's Wine Cellar 28 Mar 1542
   Justiciar of Bute 1545
   
   In 1543 he was bestowed with the Lands of Muckart, Perthsire for services in defense of the Church against heresies. Archibald fought in the battle of Pinkie on 10 Sep 1547, where he commanded a group of Highlanders. In 1548 he fought in the Siege of Haddington. He was suspected by King James V and his privy council of having caused disturbances in the Scottish Isles. He was brought in front of the king and eventually imprisoned, but later released and regained all of his positions after James died. After 1548 the gold of the English won him over and he joined the English side.
   
   Sources:
   The Peerage - Person Page 2207 -
   Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Archibald Campbell 4th Earl of Argyll
   Birth: 1 August 1508 - Lochnell House, Argyll, Scotland
   Death: 18 July 1558 - Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
   Parents:
   Father
   Sir Colin Campbell - ( 1487-1529)
   Mother
   Lady Jane (Jean) Gordon (1487-1530) Marriage: 28 February 1507 - Perth , Perthshire , Scotland, UK
   
   Spouse : Margaret Graham ( 1522-1546 )
   Marriage: 21 April 1541 - Catfirth, Mainland, Shetland, Scotland
   
   Children:
   Colin Campbell 6th Earl of Argyll 1541-1584
   Agnes Campbell 1542-
   Lady Margaret Campbell 1543-1582
   Archibald Campbell 1532-1573
   

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